Day: October 2, 2024
Met Police marksman ‘was angry, frustrated and annoyed’ when he shot Chris Kaba
October 2, 2024Sam CorbishleyPublished Oct 2, 2024, 3:58pm|Updated Oct 2, 2024, 6:18pm A Met Police marksmen on trial for murdering Chris Kaba may have fired the fatal shot after losing his temper when the victim ignored requests by officers to surrender, the Old Bailey has heard. Martyn Blake, 40, shot Mr Kaba, 24, in the head through […]
Read More
Horrific injuries of girl, 14, hurt in ‘acid attack’ at school
October 2, 2024A 14-year-old girl has been left her with ‘severe injuries’ that require urgent and long-term medical care after a suspected acid attack outside a school in west London. Two pupils – the schoolgirl and a boy aged 16 – were hurt in the incident outside Westminster Academy, Westbourne Park, on Monday afternoon. A 27-year-old woman who […]
Read More
Olympic champion suggests London should be bombed for Russia sanctions to end
October 2, 2024Yelena Valbe, a three-time Olympic champion, suggests a bomb would need to be dropped on London in order to lift Russia’s sporting sanctions. Russian athletes have not competed under their nation’s name, flag and anthem since the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, initially due to widespread doping violations. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine […]
Read More
Dishoom is making its biggest menu change ever — with some favourites being axed
October 2, 2024National Curry Week is almost upon us, and London’s most popular curry spot is celebrating the occasion in style. Dishoom will be making some major changes to its iconic menu from Monday, October 7, introducing new dishes and axing a few existing items. The Bombay-inspired restaurant group, which has locations across the capital, as well […]
Read More
Major update over claims Ian Hislop’s black cab was shot at
October 2, 2024Tom SandersPublished Oct 2, 2024, 7:57am|Updated Oct 2, 2024, 12:21pm Private Eye editor and Have I Got News For You star Ian Hislop’s taxi was reportedly targeted by a gunman yesterday after he was shot at while riding a black cab through Soho. The taxi driver told police his cab had stopped due to traffic […]
Read More
‘Serious crash’ leads to road closures and traffic delays on major road
October 2, 2024A major fault with the electricity supply near Wakefield is causing delays for rail commuters today. The electricity has had to be switched off between Doncaster and Wakefield, which is blocking all rail lines in the area. It’s affecting LNER services between Leeds and London Kings Cross, and Northern services between Leeds and Doncaster. Incredible pictures […]
Read More
Major motorway remains closed after deadly crash
October 2, 2024Katie BoydenPublished Oct 2, 2024, 6:39am|Updated Oct 2, 2024, 12:42pm The M65 won’t be reopening anytime soon after one person was killed and five others rushed to hospital after a major crash. The busy motorway has been closed since about 4am on Wednesday following the three-car smash near junction 9.It’s closed in both directions between […]
Read More
Court to hear Christian school worker’s appeal against dismissal over LGBT posts
October 2, 2024Registration is a free and easy way to support our journalism. Join our community where you can: comment on stories; sign up to newsletters; enter competitions and access content on our app.
Read More
Charles and Camilla to host Commonwealth reception
October 2, 2024The King and Queen will celebrate the people of the Commonwealth ahead of a major gathering of leaders from the “family of nations”. Charles and Camilla will host a St James’s Palace reception for guests invited from the across the member states of the Commonwealth. Among the 300 guests will be singer Grace Jones, dancer […]
Read More